Cymbalta and Xanax

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Both preparations, Xanax vs. Cymbalta are known for their resourcefulness and reliable outcomes. They cure different problems of mental aspect. However, there are differences between these two. Can you take Xanax with Cymbalta? This question will be answered while introduction of the main properties of these preparations.

Xanax is a well-known cure of varied spectrum of action. Its main component is Alprazolam. It belongs to the family of benzodiazepines, which are strong tranquilizers. This remedy has effectual relaxing and sedative properties and releases our brain and nervous system from increased tension. Thus, it eliminates the symptoms of various ailments.

Commonly, it is appointed to treat cases of sudden mood changes due to alcohol abuse, states of panic, fear and depression, increased aggressiveness, agitation, unrest and different types of violated sleep (including often awakenings in the course of the night).

Cymbalta is a powerful pain reliever. Its major component is Duloxetine, which can be found in many similar cures. It affects the central nervous system. It suppresses pain sensations that occur in certain nerve centers. It is conventionally implemented in occasions of diabetic neuropathy that is accompanied with acute pain, chronic pain syndrome of the musculoskeletal system, pains in back and knee joints. It also treats mental ailments such as depression of various severity and generalized anxiety disorder.

Xanax and Cymbalta have some similar indications of treatment. Alprazolam vs Duloxetine influence human cerebrum and mainly, the nervous system, which is answerable for our behavior and feeling of pain. Nonetheless, it is not the reason why these preparations can be combined.

Contraindications

Mixing Cymbalta and Xanax can be dangerous for your health. However, there are contraindications on usage for both cures separately. Prior to using any of them, you have to properly learn all obstacles for usage. Thus, you will secure your health.

The major contraindications for Xanax are increased sensuousness to the composition of the remedy, state of shock, pediatric age under 18 years, different ailments and deviations of respiratory tract, medical dependence, narrow-angle glaucoma, simultaneous usage of itraconazole and/or ketoconazole, seizures, epilepsy, kidney and/or liver ailments, suicidal thoughts (behavior) or severe depression in history. This remedy can induce health complications for the newborn. Therefore, pregnant women, those who are planning pregnancy or are in lactation period, must obligatory ask the permission of their physicians.

The main contraries on usage of Cymbalta are high sensuousness to the ingredients of the cure, parallel usage of MAO inhibitors, angle-closure glaucoma, and age less than 18, fructose intolerance, disorders of the liver, simultaneous application of isoenzyme CYP1A2, acute renal deviations, unstable heart rate. It should be cautiously used by examinees with mania and bipolar disorder, convulsions, suicidal thoughts, renal dysfunctions, women in the periods of pregnancy and lactation.

All indications on usage Cymbalta vs. Xanax should be memorized and if you have any contraries, you have to quit using them.

Dosage

You have to properly learn safe uses of Xanax vs. Duloxetine. Both preparations are oral and are to be implemented with enough amounts of liquid. The tablets or capsules should be swollen whole. You should not break, chew or crush them.

The initial dosing for Duloxetine is 60mg once per day. The maximal dose is 120 mg. In such cases, the dose should be divided into two portions during the day. In cases of renal ailments or violated liver functions, the initial dose is 30 mg once per day. There are no specific regulations for elderly patients.

There should be administrated 0.25–0.5 mg of Xanax against anxiety 3 times a day and the dose can be enhanced up to 4 mg. To cure panic disorder, you should start with 0.5 mg. and it may be enhanced up to 10 mg. The starting dose against depression is 0.5 mg 3 times per day. The doses of 0.25 mg are appointed for the patients that have renal ailments or are older than 60 years. They should take them 2-3 times per day.

It is disallowed to increase the doses on your own. Only an expert can do that. Any increase and decrease of doses must be gradual. Abrupt actions lead to harmful consequences.

You have to learn the difference between Xanax and Cymbalta and never mess them up.

Adverse Effects

No matter which of the cures Xanax or Cymbalta you intake, you have to be aware of possible risks. These cures have strong affection upon the organism and can induce harmful effects.

Cymbalta compared to Xanax has a greater number of adverse reactions. Nevertheless, you can escape all these negative influences if using the cures in accordance to the prescriptions and advices of your physician. Taking Xanax with Cymbalta should be cautious. At first signs of dangerous events, immediately turn for medical attention.

Combination of the Preparations

In definite occasions, Cymbalta is like Xanax. Some effects are quite similar. Notwithstanding, the usage of these cures at the same time is disallowed. Of course, you can mix Xanax and Cymbalta for receiving better results. However, these cures have tremendous impact upon the entire organism and all of its systems. Their combination would sufficiently increase the possibility for adverse effects. Their frequency and severity would be twice as big.

It is advised to consult a specialist to find alternatives that would replace one of the preparations.

Author: Dr. Andrew J. Olson

Dr. Andrew J. Olson is a PHD in psychiatry. He is also a psychiatrist consultant at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. He also serves as a Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry, at Royal Marsden Hospital, in London, UK.

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Both preparations, Xanax vs. Cymbalta are known for their resourcefulness and reliable outcomes. They cure different problems of mental aspect. However, there are differences between these two. Can you take Xanax with Cymbalta? This question will be answered while introduction of the main properties of these preparations. Xanax is a well-known cure of varied spectrum of action. Its main component is Alprazolam. It belongs to the family of benzodiazepines, which are strong tranquilizers. This remedy has effectual relaxing and sedative properties and releases our brain and nervous system from increased tension. Thus, it eliminates the symptoms of various ailments. Commonly,…